Tag Archives: righteousness

Learning to Pray from Paul

We all need a daily overflowing dose of God’s love. We all need the wisdom and discernment to not only know what is good, but even what is best. We all need Christ’s fruit of righteousness manifest in our lives that we would bring him praise and glory. We all need God’s grace and the Holy Spirit’s empowering if we are going to be pure and blameless until the coming of Christ. It’s a great prayer. Continue reading

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Contrast

Meditating on the greatness of God refreshes the psalmist. His concerns about the wicked begin to melt away in the beauty of God’s righteous character. He has found a place of refuge from the hand of the wicked. Surely God will bring protection. Surely God in his justice will do what is right with the wicked. Continue reading

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A Strong Tower

Like a strong tower that protects the city, God reminds us through his names that we are safe in the hands of our loving heavenly Father.  Continue reading

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Knowing Christ (Oct 2)

October 2 Knowing Christ Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 107:33-43 | Isaiah 66:1-24 | Philippians 3:4-21 | Proverbs 24:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Philippians 3 “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in … Continue reading

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Resist (Jan 19)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 11:1-7 | Genesis 39:1-41:16 | Matthew 12:46-13:23 | Proverbs 3:33-35 Today’s Scripture Focus: Genesis 39:1-41:16 “Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, “Come to … Continue reading

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A Trusting Heart (July 17)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 74:12-23  | 1 Chronicles 24:1 – 26:11 | Romans 4:1-12 | Proverbs 19:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 4:1-12 Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. Now to one who works, his wages are not counted … Continue reading

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